Truth or Consequences 50 km Ultra

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50 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.5 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.

33.1284° N, 107.2528° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~17 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 2°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 10 h 30 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1657 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	17	Bryan Gensits · 04:51:20	Annika Fouch · 07:39:42
2024	50km	8	Andrew Zwijack · 05:49:40	Angela McHugh · 07:01:33
2023	50km	18	Neil Morrison · 05:56:08	Louise Hill-Stirling · 06:22:27
2022	50km	16	Matthew Deyo · 04:37:09	Brittany Janssen · 07:40:00
2021	50km	13	Nathan Rubinfeld · 04:44:46	Maya Eilert · 06:46:07

The field grew 113% between 2024 (8) and 2025 (17). 35% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Overview

The Truth or Consequences 50 km Ultra is a trail race held in Truth or Consequences, NM, United States, scheduled for November 14, 2026. This 50 km event takes runners on a mix of jeep roads and single-track trails through scenic arroyos and the foothills of the Caballo Mountains, passing old mining sites.

With 5 editions run from 2021 to 2025, the race has seen up to 17 finishers in its most recent running. Its field size is smaller than 72% of 50k races, and bigger than 27% of 50k races among 2762 peers.

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